Heavy Duty Trucking, July 2019

HDT JULY 2019 70 WWW TRUCKINGINFO COM 2019 TRAILER UPDATE Heil Trailer Heil is highlighting its latest five axle petroleum trailer the result of a collaboration between the company and its dealer Semi Service to design a trailer with greater hauling capacity for Sinclair Oil An option to the standard four axle with an 11500 gallon capacity the five axle trailer has a 12000 gallon capacity and was made with aluminum components to help minimize tare weight It also features an aerodynamic design that when coupled with the lighter weight can reduce fuel consumption by as much as 8 according to Heil The trailer also has a lower center of gravity to improve rollover stability and increase payload by as much as 6 Hyundai Translead The HT ThermoTech Trailer from Hyundai Translead is a new refrigerated trailer that offers greater durability lighter weight and increased thermal efficiency Additionally the refrigerated trailer was designed to comply with new regulations that require trailers to maintain temperature more efficiently The company worked to minimize the effects of heat transmission by improving structural designs to reduce the transfer of heat through the insulation The insulated panels are able to include more insulating material in some cases The trailer was also designed to prevent moisture intrusion so it can maintain efficiency longer Joints and closures were eliminated or improved to be less dependent on caulking and sealants Primers and bonding techniques are incorporated in the manufacturing process to assure the integrity of laminations between sheet materials Preventing bonding separation between the outer skins and the insulation will discourage water gain due to condensation The deck now uses taller stiffer structures to support the floor surface Heavy duty aluminum floor extrusions fit together with a mechanical lock to take stress off the welded joints and the new fully automated welding fixture lays down a weld bead of greater mass for additional strength All wood structures within the deck were removed and replaced with materials that will not absorb moisture The combination of material choice and design allowed 13 greater floor ratings with no weight addition according to Hyundai Translead Kalyn Siebert Kalyn Siebert began producing its new Divide Versa Deck trailer for oilfield and other applications this year The VersaDeck is a 40 ton two axle 48 foot step deck trailer that can haul any brand sandbox around oilfield locations according to Kalyn Siebert The VersaDeck trailer is designed for versatility just like the companys VersaMaxx and Divide Versa Maxx EXT trailers and can be configured for general freight cargo oilfield pipe and other applications The VersaDeck is also engineered for strength while maintaining low tare weights and is structurally designed to withstand years of off road drill site usage with low maintenance and long service life Polar Tank The Sanitary 3 A trailer is the latest design from Polar Tank to transport food grade products The Sanitary 3 A is designed for lighter weight so customers can haul more per trip improving revenue per load A two piece barrel design with a rigid welded barrel and subframe provides improved strength Polar Tank says it also uses the widest sheet metal possible which means only one circumferential seam for the length of the barrel The Sanitary 3 A Trailer features Hendrickson manufactured stainless steel suspension brackets that eliminate paint and rust and are lightweight strong and corrosion resistant For less maintenance and lower cost of ownership Polar Tank says the trailer doesnt require barrel strap tightening The trailers low profile with a center of gravity lower than the frame cradle improves safety and driveability The trailer reduces the possibility of rollover improves handling increases aerodynamics and lowers the outlet valve for easier hook up

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